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In pictures: The second inauguration of US President Donald Trump
This inauguration served up a few memorable images.
LAST UPDATE | 21 Jan 2025
A NUMBER OF images caught the eye throughout the various events of Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington today.
From intriguing fashion choices, to a celebrity and billionaire riddled guest list, and even a gesture that to many observers looked a lot like a fascist salute, this inauguration served up a few memorable images.
The inauguration ceremony took place in the US Capitol today due to freezing temperatures in Washington. There was then a series of other events and speeches around the capital city.
Donald Trump being sworn in during his inauguration ceremony. Strangely enough, he did not place his hand on the Bible.
Donald Trump pointed to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump departed after the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
People marched to protest some proposed agendas in President Donald Trump’s administration in Washington, D.C.
Supporters of Donald Trump gathered at the Capital One Arena in the heavy rain and snowfall for his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally in Washington D.C. yesterday.
President Donald Trump took part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room after the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
First Lady Melania Trump bowed her head during the 60th Presidential inauguration ceremony. Her wardrobe choices caused a stir among onlookers online, especially her hat.
Members of the Trump family, his cabinet picks and some of the world’s richest men applauded US President Donald Trump at his inauguration. Those pictured included Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Trump greeted supporters as he arrived at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in the Capital One Arena in Washington.
During a speech to Trump supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington, Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk made a straight-arm salute to the crowd. Many observers have noted how similar it was to a Nazi salute.
Meanwhile, in Mexico, people held an anti-fascism protest outside the United States embassy in Mexico City.
Donald and Melania Trump later attended the Commander-in-Chief ball, the first of three balls they stopped by that evening.
Trump used a sabre to cut a cake at the Commander-in-Chief ball.
At the Liberty ball, Donald and Melania Trump were joined by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.
The last of the three balls was the Starlight ball.
There were anti-Trump protests in London outside the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street on the evening of the inauguration.
And in the morning, the story of the day played out across the front pages of newspapers all around the world.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Boland
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